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Weight and Balance Data
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500E
(Model 369E)
Revision 14
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SECTION VI
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
DATA
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1. WEIGHT AND BALANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Weight and balance characteristics:
Maximum certified gross weight − 3000 pounds.
Minimum flying weight − 1538 pounds.
Longitudinal Reference Datum100 inches forward of rotor centerline (rotor
hub centerline is located at Station 100).
Cargo Deck Capacity − 1300 pounds (not to exceed 115 pounds per square
foot)
Utility Stowage Compartment Limited to 50 pounds
Center of Gravity Limits:
Lateral ‘‘+’’ is right of centerline; lateral ‘‘−’’ is left of centerline when look-
ing forward.
Table 6
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1. Center of Gravity Limits
Gross Weight
Longitudinal C.G. Limit
(Sta−in.)
Lateral C.G. Limit
(Sta−in.)
(lb)
Forward
Aft*
(
+
) Right, (
−
) Left
3000
99.0
103.0
±
3.0
2500
99.0
104.5
±
3.0
2000
99.0
106.0
±
3.0
1538
99.0
107.4
±
3.0
*NOTE: The aft longitudinal C. G. limit varies linearly from a gross weight of 3000
pounds at Station 103.0 to 1538 pounds at Station 107.4
